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Rick Bockes

Rick Bockes

Regional Director | Senior Clearance Manager | Manager of Feature Programs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Marketing Professional | Entrepreneur

  • Education

    • Gar-Field Senior High School

      1972 - 1976
      Graduated with top honors in Drama Music Performance, General

      Activities and Societies: Chorus, Band (percussion), Drama Club, Indoor and Outdoor Track (distance runner), Chess Club, Marching Band.

    • James Madison University

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor's degree - Music Management Music Major with a Minor in Business (Voice Concentration)

      Activities and Societies: Madison Chorale and Madisonians Music Management Major with concentration in Vocal Music and minor concentrations in guitar and piano. Minor in Business Administration. Internship as one of the first interns at Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts. Helped start the Music Management degree program in the late 1970's.

  • Experience

    • Westwood One

      Jan 1983 - Jan 1992
      Regional Director | Senior Clearance Manager | Manager of Feature Programs

      Negotiated compensation agreements with radio station managers and media groups across America.Authorized radio stations to broadcast feature programs. Managed sales efforts, supervised Clearance Managers and special projects. Helped ‘clear’ the Larry King show from 14 to over 400 radio stations nation-wide. Sold broadcast rights for such programs as Notre Dame & NFL Football, The Dick Clark National Music Survey, Olympics, The Don and Mike Show, CMA simulcasts and The Larry King Show. Employee of Mutual Broadcasting System and NBC Radio Network. Show less

    • BusinessTalkRadio.net | Business News Network

      May 1996 - Apr 2000
      Vice President - Affiliate Relations

      Sales management position to develop and build revenue through enlarging the company's affiliate base. The BTR Affiliate Relations staff increased individual program sales 263%.Hired on-air talent and remote sales staff. Worked with all phases of 24 hour, 7-day/week radio network operation with base operation in Colorado Springs, CO and sales operation in New York, NY.

    • Rappahannock Media/InsideNoVa

      Jan 2003 - now
      Advertising Sales and Management

      18+ years of sales and management experience working with local newspapers, regional magazines and various digital marketing platforms. Companies include: Media General – Potomac News, Manassas Journal Messager, Stafford County Sun, and News & Messenger. This includes leading sales for Yahoo Hot Jobs, Zillow, and Insidenova.com and managing both Retail Sales Team and Classified Call Center. Worked with large company of over 200 newspaper outlets. BH Media Group (Berkshire Hathaway) – Insidenova Network, Belvoir Eagle and Quantico Sentry. Sales Manager with Virginia News Group - Prince William Times – Fauquier Times, and Loudoun Times Mirror. Currently employed with Insidenova | Rappahannock Media LLC – Insidenova Prince William, Rappahannock News, Culpeper Times, Stafford & Ashburn Magazines, Gainesville/Haymarket and Warrenton LifeStyle Magazines, Piedmont Virginian, Insidenova.com, FauquierNow.com and more.Lead advertising sales for various print and digital platforms. Develop annual marketing plans for all types of clients (local, regional, agency, and national). Design ads, create contracts, attend community events, network, and develop special sections. Show less

    • Prince William County Parks & Recreation

      Oct 2011 - now
      Recreation Senior Technician - Manager On Duty

      Manager on Duty (MOD) at a local recreation center helps keep a healthy lifestyle while working with public and center staff. MOD duties require responding to all types of Center issues at SBDCRC. Focus on great communication skills with both staff and customers. Provide tours of the Sharon Baucom Dale City Recreation Center.

    • Woodwinds Farm, LLC

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2021
      Property Manager | Company Founder | CEO

      Manager for family owned tree farm and short-term rental farm house. Handle all operations. Maintain QuickBooks accounting software and data entry. Operate all farm equipment, tools and repairs.Manage projects ranging from building, electrical and plumbing to website development, corporate, legal, sales, rental, and tree crop harvesting.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Search Engine Marketing Specialist (SEM)

      BH Media Group

    • CPR/AED/First Aid

      Prince William County Parks & Recreation
      Jul 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Development Committee Member

      Issued by Hylton Performing Arts Center on Jan 2014
      Hylton Performing Arts CenterAssociated with Rick Bockes

    • Executive Director

      Issued by Potomac Business Committee for the Arts on Jan 2000
      Potomac Business Committee for the ArtsAssociated with Rick Bockes

    • Musician

      Issued by Notes of Salvation on Mar 2011
      Notes of SalvationAssociated with Rick Bockes

    • Board Member and Registered Agent

      Issued by Northern Virginia Veterans Association on Jan 2015
      Northern Virginia Veterans AssociationAssociated with Rick Bockes

    • Committee Chairman & Den Leader - Cub Scout Pack 964

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America on Jan 1995
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Rick Bockes